Step into a home filled with timeless character and endless possibilities. Original hardwood floors, graceful arched doorways, and high ceilings create a warm, inviting atmosphere, while the spacious living and formal dining rooms offer comfortable spaces for everyday living and entertaining. The main floor laundry adds convenience, and the bright four-season porch is the perfect spot to enjoy your morning coffee while overlooking the fenced backyard. Upstairs you’ll find two bedrooms, including an oversized primary bedroom, along with a full bath. The basement provides abundant storage and additional space with potential for future finishing or hobbies. A detached three-car garage, including one oversized bay, offers plenty of room for vehicles, projects, and extra storage. Located in a quiet, small-town neighborhood, this home offers classic charm and a peaceful setting. While it could benefit from some updates and personal touches, it’s a wonderful opportunity to build equity and make a character-filled home your own.
PRICED BELOW APPRAISED VALUE! This home is full of so much character from the original hardwood floors to arched walls and high ceiling, creating an open living space from the living room to the formal dining room. The basement has the potential for a bonus room along with ample storage space. The oversized master bedroom is on the second floor along with a second bedroom and full bath. The entire house has been freshly painted. Main floor laundry. The fourseason porch off the kitchen area offers plenty of sunlight for your morning coffee that leads out to a fenced-in back yard in a quiet neighborhood. The 3 car garage with one oversized offer plenty of parking, storage and room to do projects. The homeowners are offering a 1 year home warranty. This home has had a lot of TLC. Short commute to Des Moines and other locations. New air conditioner. MOTIVATED SELLERS! Move-in ready, make it yours today!
Public Records
Jun 28, 2001
Sold
$67,500
$59/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 7, 1994
Sold
$31,000
$27/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 14, 1988
Sold
$20,131
$17/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$2,294 (+5.4%)
$7,650 + $116,170
$123,820
2025
$2,176 (+3.0%)
$7,650 + $116,170
$123,820
2024
$2,112 (−6.5%)
$7,650 + $116,170
$123,820
2023
$2,260 (+6.1%)
$7,650 + $102,190
$109,840
2022
$2,130 (+6.3%)
$7,650 + $102,190
$109,840
2021
$2,004 (+13.0%)
$2,550 + $91,030
$93,580
2020
$1,774 (+1.7%)
$2,550 + $91,030
$93,580
2019
$1,744 (+0.3%)
$2,550 + $80,200
$82,750
2018
$1,738 (+24.0%)
$2,550 + $75,360
$77,910
2017
$1,402 (+6.7%)
$2,550 + $75,360
$77,910
2016
$1,314 (+7.5%)
$2,550 + $75,360
$77,910
2014
$1,222
$6,890 + $56,490
$63,380
Public record
Beds
2
Baths
1
Stories
2
Lot width
50 ft.
Lot depth
140 ft.
Lot size
7,000 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1920
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,344
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,344
Year built
1920
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Dallas County
APN
0215130001
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 21, 2026.
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 103° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
1/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 0 days in 30 years
Provided by First Street
Historical weather
Perry, IA • 50220
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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49
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36
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Sun exposure
92/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Perry. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
8.9 hrs
5.2 hrs
JuneDecember
Provided by Shadowmap
Redfin Estimate for 1705 Iowa St
$140,402
$2,598 under list price of $143K
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